Veterinarian- Town and Country Veterinary Associates

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

USD $115K–USD $130K /Yr.

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Practice

Town and Country Veterinary Associates is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing affordable, comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care to Vernon, Manchester, South Windsor, Tolland and all surrounding communities.

Position Purpose

Looking for a veterinary role where you can grow your skills, feel truly supported, and actually look forward to coming to work? You might have just found it.

We’re a 2-doctor, community-focused small animal practice built on collaboration, compassion, and high-quality medicine. Our hospital is bright, spacious, and thoughtfully equipped with in-house diagnostics, a full surgical suite, digital radiography, a well-stocked pharmacy, and a closely monitored treatment area—everything you need to practice excellent medicine with confidence.

When patients need more advanced care, we work closely with trusted local specialists to ensure they always get the best possible outcomes.

A Team That Has Your Back

You’ll be joining a warm, skilled, and genuinely supportive team that believes great patient care starts with great teamwork. Our experienced support staff—bolstered by strong relationships with local technician programs—keeps our days running smoothly so you can focus on what you do best.

Why This Place Feels Different

We’re proud to be a true community practice, with loyal clients, meaningful relationships, and a team that genuinely enjoys working together. The atmosphere here is positive, collaborative, and rooted in doing right by both pets and people.

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career and feel at home while doing it—we’d love to meet you.

About the area: Vernon is a celebrated place to live, work and visit. From its beautiful parks and lakes, to its vast trails and historic homes and buildings, Vernon has it all.

Vernon strives to be a resilient and collaborative community that promotes the health and well-being of its residents and values the natural environment. As a diverse community of nearly 30,000 people, it combines a balanced appreciation of history and a strong economic base for residential and commercial growth.

The Town of Vernon offers rural, suburban and urban living, and is a short commute to either Hartford or Springfield.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
  • Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
  • Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
  • Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
  • Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
  • Maintain patients’ medical records.
  • Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
  • Appropriate state licensure.
  • Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
  • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
  • Benefits Offered
  • Unlimited personal time
  • Sign on Bonus Available
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
  • CE and licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Managing career path development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DVM Referral Program
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

Examine and treat companion animals to diagnose and treat diseases or injuries using diagnostic equipment and surgery. Provide preventative care advice to pet owners and maintain accurate medical records while ensuring ethical compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Eligibility for DEA/BNDD and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Companion Animal TreatmentDiagnostic Equipment OperationSurgical ProceduresMedical Record MaintenancePrescribing MedicationEnd Of Life Care CounselingPatient Handling

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 78% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution18 jobs · 16 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 16 employers

CME allowance
89%
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
83% this job
Relocation assistance
28% this job
Visa sponsorship
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Vernon

Rent affordability

18% of gross pay

Market rent compared with this listing’s advertised pay.

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

Ratios use the advertised annual pay range’s lower bound, before taxes. Regional prices are not a personal budget.

Peer group: veterinarian · veterinary medicine · Full-time · hours not stated · Pay composition not stated. National listings with usable annual USD pay and local data, posted within 180 days of the 2026-09-22 snapshot. Rankings use lower pay bounds; higher percentiles mean more favorable comparisons. Only the same rent observation month is compared.

Ratings need at least 30 other listings, five employers and three locations; no employer may contribute over 35%. Strong: top quarter; Typical: middle half; Weaker: bottom quarter. Missing ratings mean insufficient comparable data, not a poor offer. These are offer comparisons, not city grades.

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About Town and Country Veterinary Associates

Veterinary Services
Lafayette, Louisiana
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited personal time
Sign on Bonus Available
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
CE and licensure reimbursement
Flexible work schedules